The inner west is built on the hard work and generosity of volunteers and community groups. They are the lifeblood of our community and make sure that our society leaves no-one behind. As the Member for Summer Hill, Jo will always work to support and nurture our local community groups.

Community groups

Tom McDonald is a champion for young people in Marrickville, assisting vulnerable young people in our education system for the past 10 years at Marrickville Youth Resource Centre.

July 28, 2020

Community groups

With kids across the inner west itching to get back out onto the field during the pandemic, these grants will go a long way to help out clubs that are doing it tough.

July 28, 2020

Community groups

I congratulate local legend Peggy Lane on being awarded one of two 2020 Inner West Senior Citizen of the Year Awards.

July 28, 2020

Community groups

I congratulate local legend Peggy Lane on being awarded one of two 2020 Inner West Senior Citizen of the Year Awards.

July 28, 2020

Community groups

World Refugee Day on 20 June is a reminder of the ongoing plight of refugees.

July 28, 2020

Community groups

As community sports club return to the field this month after a long hiatus caused by Covid-19, five local clubs have secured increased funding through the 2019-20 Summer Hill Local Sports Grant Program.

July 02, 2020

Community groups

The Golden Letters Club in Marrickville is an online community pen-pal service reaching out to people in need of support. 

June 18, 2020

Community groups

COVID 19 has had a devastating impact on the Inner West's night time economy, with hundreds out of work and venues struggling to keep their heads above water. 

June 18, 2020

Community groups

Paint the Town Read Marrickville recently celebrated the 20th National Simultaneous Storytime with an online reading of Whitney and Britney the Chicken Divas.

June 17, 2020

Community groups

This International Cleaners Day we thank the tens of thousands of cleaners across New South Wales who have worked tirelessly to keep us safe during the pandemic.

June 16, 2020